MADNESS BUFFET

Name: MADNESS BUFFET
Address: 299 SW 26 AVE, POMPANO BEACH, FL, 33069, US
Rating: 80.2

299 SW 26 AVE, POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069

License #1626399

80.2 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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MADNESS BUFFET in POMPANO BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 80.2 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 11 total violations — 3 critical, 3 major, 5 minor.

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked spinach thawing in standing water on prep area. Operator moved to cold running water
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using wait station hand washing sink to fill sanitizer bucket. Discussed with operator
[01C-03-4] Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at left side 2 door glass reach in cooler
[08B-20-4] Damaged food not properly segregated. 8 dented cans of clam chowder stored on dry storage shelf. Per operator cans set to be returned. Operator removed and marked for return
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. prepared sushi (54F - Cold Holding) being held on buffet line for approximately 1 hour. Operator added to time as a public health control written plan and time marked
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sushi rice (99F - Hot Holding) being held at sushi bar for approximately 1.5 hours. Provided time as a public health control written plan. Discussed with operator. Operator filled out at time of inspection and time marked item to be discarded at end of 4 hours

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